Stretch of Route 2 closed for hours after crash involving logging truck, 5 other vehicles

PHILLIPSTON, Mass. — A busy stretch of Route 2 was closed in both directions for hours on Monday after a serious wreck involving a logging truck and at least five other vehicles, authorities said.

Troopers responding to the westbound side of the highway near Exit 79 in the area of Phillipston and Templeton just before 10 a.m. found a tractor-trailer hauling large logs that had crashed with several other vehicles, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Due to the serious nature of the crash, a medical helicopter was called to land in the area, MassDOT said.

A photo shared with Boston 25 News showed crumpled vehicles lodged against the guardrail and debris in the road.

There was no immediate word on the severity of the injuries to those involved in the crash.

In an update just before 3 p.m., MassDOT announced that the east and westbound lanes had been reopened to traffic.

Motorists traveling through the area were warned of major traffic delays.

An investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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